WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Wiltshire Police Police

Sherston Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sherston, localized within Wiltshire.

Total Crimes

7
trending_down -41.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

18.2per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,123

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4
Vehicle Crime1
Public Order1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Barley Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Alderton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Silver Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Bristol Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Wiltshire district.

Local Rank

#9safest in Wiltshire

National Safety

Top 5%Safest

City Average

57.26per 1k

Local Policing

Malmesbury Rural

Wiltshire Police

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Local Priorities

Road Safety

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols: Officers will increase their presence on rural roads, conducting regular high visibility patrols to deter speeding and promote safe driving behavior.
Targeted Enforcement: We will carry out focused speed enforcement operations at identified hotspots, using speed detection technology to apprehend offenders and reduce dangerous driving.
Community Partnership: Collaboration with local councillors ensures we address concerns promptly and effectively, helping to shape ongoing policing efforts.
Community Speed Watch: We will continue to work closely with Community Speed Watch groups, empowering local residents to assist in monitoring speeds and raising awareness within their communities.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers will conduct high-visibility foot patrol in and around the area taking robust action against any anti-social behaviour or other criminal offences that are identified.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Dwelling and Non-Dwelling Burglaries

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

Burglary prevention remains a key priority across the area. We are committed to reducing offences, increasing patrol visibility, and supporting residents in keeping their homes, farms, and businesses secure.
Our focus includes:
Targeted high visibility patrols in areas affected by recent reports.
Rural crime prevention advice, including security assessments for isolated properties, farms, and outbuildings.
Proactive investigations to identify offenders travelling into our area and disrupt organised criminal groups targeting rural properties.
We encourage residents to report anything unusual at the earliest opportunity and to make use of crime prevention measures such as good-quality locks, lighting, CCTV, and secure storage for tools and machinery.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN9

Community Consultation - Meet the Team - Lea Church Rooms

meeting

The local policing team will be in an area near you.

Please pop along and they will have plenty of leaflets and information.

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Lea Church Rooms, Malmesbury

JUN10

Community Consultation - The Old Royal Ship, Luckington

meeting

The local policing team will be in an area near you.

Please pop along and they will have plenty of leaflets and information.

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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The Old Royal Ship, Luckington

JUN26

Meet the Team - Garsdon Church

meeting

The local policing team will be in an area near you.

Please pop along and they will have plenty of leaflets and information.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Garsdon, Malmesbury

JUL28

Meet the Team - Brinkworth Village Hall

meeting

Come and see the NPT.

We look forward to seeing you there!

#neighbourhoodpolicing

schedule

2:00 PM — 3:30 PM

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Brinkworth Village Hall, Brinkworth

AUG10

Community Consultation - Meet the Team - Great Somerford

meeting

The Royal Wootton Bassett policing team will be in an area near you.

Please pop along and see the team they will have plenty of leaflets and information.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Great Somerford pub car-park

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